Quince Honey

At first I thought this was for something called Quince Haney, but upon research I found a great newspaper clipping for Quince Honey that is almost identical to this one. I have never tried a quince myself, so I could not tell you if this is sweet or what. The quince is supposed to be … Continue reading

Pepper relish

I have made Cousin Anne’s Pepper Sauce a couple times now and I love the sweet and savory combination of the flavors. It goes well on pork and as a dipping sauce for egg rolls. At the time I made it, I used green and red peppers, e.g. jalapenos. However, this new recipe calls for … Continue reading

To Can Peaches (Lilah Figley)

Whether she was Mrs Figley or Lilah Figily I am not certain, but this lady had a variety of recipes she shared with our housewife. This page not only has the peaches, but also the instructions to can beans. I have to admit, the cooking part does not intimidate me, it is the canning process … Continue reading

Bread & Butter Pickles

Gram had many recipes for pickles of various types, and here is one from this little booklet. It is for a small batch, and note it does not call for alum, which is often used in pickles to give them their crispy crunch. Bread & butter pickles are typically made with mustard seeds and are … Continue reading